not arguing with meaning, but i was a lab tech for 6 years
Posted By: aa on 2006-03-23
In Reply to: The hemoglobin A1c test (also called H-b-A-one-c) - diabetestoolbox.com NM
Subject: not arguing with meaning, but i was a lab tech for 6 years
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I was not arguing *mucus/mucous plug*. I was arguing the use of
Subject: I was not arguing *mucus/mucous plug*. I was arguing the use of
mucus being for vagina and mucous for lung. Mucus is the noun (period). Mucous is the adjective (period). It doesn't matter where in the body these are used.
Not arguing either but
Subject: Not arguing either but
I guess LabCorp and LabTests Online are wrong when they list it as hemoglobin A1c.
Gals in my office are taking a vote, we are arguing about 7-French SM
Is it 7-French diagnostic sheath. Hypen or no? Driving me bonks, someone clear this up? Many references state different things.
I learned 27 years ago to use q.4h. (no spaces), past few years q.4 h. (see msg)
Subject: I learned 27 years ago to use q.4h. (no spaces), past few years q.4 h. (see msg)
Now some are saying it's q. 4h.?? UGH, YUCK!! I have also worked on accounts where it had to be "every 4 hours," and we had to spell out p.r.n. (as needed for). At least we got more characters.
First rule: It is all what the "client/account" wants, not always what the BOS says it is. I realize that language and its usage is constantly changing, but I've seen so many BOS and client flip-flops on so many other things in nearly 3 decades that it's laughable. What isn't laughable is when we get penalized for not knowing what they want, even when they, themselves, don't know or are wrong.
Oh, and I still prefer the old no spaces: q.4h., q.4-6h., q.12h., and so on.....
Probably meaning subcentimeter, meaning smaller sm
Subject: Probably meaning subcentimeter, meaning smaller sm
than a centimeter.
Wow, thank you. Just years, years and more years of experience
Subject: Wow, thank you. Just years, years and more years of experience
and a constant thirst for learning something new everyday. As we all know this can get to be somewhat boring, but learning from what I transcribe as well as from other transcriptionists keeps me going (money is not bad either). It becomes a challenge. But I can't thank you enough for the kind words.
Use to be younger...
Former x-ray tech here
Subject: Former x-ray tech here
Sorry, had a really bad weekend, sinus pain, fever, nasty stuff. Makes me cranky. Plus I was having computer problems. That makes me crazy.
But that still doesn't give me the right to take it out on you, though. You were just trying to help. I apologize. Friends?
Thank you tech!
Subject: Thank you tech!
The 2nd blank was in fact bezoar. The 1st blank ended up being interstice. Thanks again for your help!
s/l v tech catheter
Subject: s/l v tech catheter
Sounds like V tech
Old med tech replies
Subject: Old med tech replies
He means blood type is O+ and the antibody screen is negative. A type and screen is a test for blood type also a screen for any atypical antibodies that could cause an incompatibility in a crossmatch, if needed, down the road.
Maybe Gamma-Tech x-ray? NM
Subject: Maybe Gamma-Tech x-ray? NM
xxx
s/l sound tech needle s/m
Subject: s/l sound tech needle s/m
Sound tech needle for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. tnx
tech machine failure help please-see more
Subject: tech machine failure help please-see more
When i let off of my foot pedal, the tape continues to play for a little bit, making it so that I have to back up all the time. Can I fix it or should I pitch it? Thanks for any input
Could you give us the sentence if possible for the Q-tech sounding medication. Thanks
Subject: Could you give us the sentence if possible for the Q-tech sounding medication. Thanks
Robotic CABG arterial stabilizer s/l S tech sm
Subject: Robotic CABG arterial stabilizer s/l S tech sm
Apparently NOT S-tek, S-tech, Estek or Estech that I can find. Thank you so much!
WAG. Possibly referring to the film cassette that the x-ray tech has to load?
Subject: WAG. Possibly referring to the film cassette that the x-ray tech has to load?
The tech guy at my MTSO told me last week my voice was "mellow" and "supple." Should I b
Subject: The tech guy at my MTSO told me last week my voice was "mellow" and "supple." Should I be upset?
is this sexual hairassment?
2 years' time because years is plural. One year's time because it is singular, only one year.
Subject: 2 years' time because years is plural. One year's time because it is singular, only one year.
There is a urological catheter by Astra-Tech, so could the doc be saying Astra cath...
Subject: There is a urological catheter by Astra-Tech, so could the doc be saying Astra cath...
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Yes, it probably is at that. Especially since I look up the meaning. Thank you!
Subject: Yes, it probably is at that. Especially since I look up the meaning. Thank you!
maybe (adv); meaning......
Subject: maybe (adv); meaning......
perhaps, possibly, or uncertainty.......may (n) be (v) used this way means might. However, when used either way, they both mean might. In so far as deciding which one to use, I would look at the context of the sentence and use the grammatically correct one. Hope I didn't confuse you even more.
he could be saying that meaning...sm
Subject: he could be saying that meaning...sm
a heart attack that would leave him in a vegetative state. If it's pretty clear, that's probably what he's saying.
My guess is that is what she's meaning to
Subject: My guess is that is what she's meaning to
say, but it isn't coming out that way! lol. Guess I'll give them a call. Thanks for your help!
Could uvu be meaning uveal?
Subject: Could uvu be meaning uveal?
It would have to be accompanied by something else though...i.e. extruded uveal hemorrhage or preventing uveal extrusion.
although essentially same meaning
Subject: although essentially same meaning
as binaural - there is biaural
sub meaning subscript
Subject: sub meaning subscript
Put the A and immediately follow it with an S in subscript (your word processing program should have that feature...in Word it's under Format>Font)
"stat" meaning right away? nm
Subject: "stat" meaning right away? nm
may be meaning it as 2 words? i.e.
Subject: may be meaning it as 2 words? i.e.
saying cryo as abbreviation for cryotherapy, cryosurgery, then hyfrecation stands as its own word. . just a possibility.
floridly meaning obviously?
Subject: floridly meaning obviously?
florid means ornate or showy, so floridly meaning obviously or abundantly.
My Sted's has jar as meaning sm
Subject: My Sted's has jar as meaning sm
-- a jolt or shaking. Might be what the doctor is saying. nm
see message...not sure if this is what you are meaning
Subject: see message...not sure if this is what you are meaning
as I'm not sure what type of operation it is...but did find this
Stryker now provides collagen conduits for short nerve gap repairs, NeuroMatrix* and Neuroflex*.
NeuroMatrix/Neuroflex is a resorbable, semi-permeable, collagen tubular matrix designed to create a conduit for axon growth across a nerve gap. The NeuroMatrix and Neuroflex conduits are appropriate for nerve injuries where the gap is 2.5cm or less.
*NeuroMatrix and Neuroflex are Manufactured by Collagen Matrix, Inc
Symbol meaning
Subject: Symbol meaning
Does anyone know what the division symbol, the dot line dot, like on calculators means in medical symbols? I cannot for the life of me remember if it's divide or something else! TIA
Supra meaning above--------->
Subject: Supra meaning above--------->
Supramammary
Type: Term
Pronunciation: sū′pră-mam′ă-rē
Definitions:
1. Above the mammary gland.
IGMO meaning....
Subject: IGMO meaning....
I transcribe on an account that uses this abbreviation frequently. It is an order set for diabeties and stands for "Insulin Glucose Management Orders"
looking for meaning of dulap...see example
Subject: looking for meaning of dulap...see example
doctor says: The patient points out to me her dulap on her arm....(doctor spells it, so I know the spelling is correct)
cannot find the definition of this word?? TIA
Yes it is barrage meaning many
Subject: Yes it is barrage meaning many
Probably is vacillating--meaning she
Subject: Probably is vacillating--meaning she
is going back and forth, is not clear about this.
...meaning this post - I'm sure they think it's a
Subject: ...meaning this post - I'm sure they think it's a
ridiculous suggestion - can't wait to see what they have to say about me!
Have only seen I&D in about 30 years!!
Subject: Have only seen I&D in about 30 years!!
lab 6 years....12,700 or 12.7
Subject: lab 6 years....12,700 or 12.7
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2 pks day for 30 years +
Subject: 2 pks day for 30 years +
2 packs a day for 30 years, plus 1 1/2 packs a day for ten years. That makes one pack a day for 75 years. Is that right?
2 and 1/2 years
Subject: 2 and 1/2 years
2 and 1/2 years, two and a half years??? Thanks.
I'd probably do 2-1/2 years. nm
Subject: I'd probably do 2-1/2 years. nm
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I do 2 1/2 years
Subject: I do 2 1/2 years
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years' old or years old
Subject: years' old or years old
Can't remember which is correct. The patient is 40 years old or the patient is 40 years'old?
40 years of old doesn't seem right. So I am leaning towards 40 years old. Started new job and my brains have gone out the window.
Thanks.
Is it 9-years-old or 9 years old?
Subject: Is it 9-years-old or 9 years old?
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I have been doing this 30+ years and
Subject: I have been doing this 30+ years and
x
Over the course of nearly 20 years,
Subject: Over the course of nearly 20 years,
I have only had 1 account that wanted the acronym in parentheses. Everybody else just wants it expanded to long form in the diagnosis section. I wouldn't say you are necessarily behind the times, it is just that it has never come up for you before now.
For years I was on - sm
Subject: For years I was on - sm
tetracycline for skin infection/acne issues.
20 years...Wow!
Subject: 20 years...Wow!
That's why you know your stuff. :-)
whonamedit.com get meaning by clicking name.
Subject: whonamedit.com get meaning by clicking name.
t was probably named by somebody here is a list. Find one and want to know what is it, just click the name. ?? Maybe number 4.
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